--- title: "Ride Northampton — check charity number 1215544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ride Northampton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1215544. Amateur Sport charity based in Great Houghton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ride-northampton retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:49:05.110Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ride Northampton is a registered charity (number 1215544) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; economic/community development/employment; recreation. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Ride Northampton? Registered charity number 1215544 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Great Houghton ## What does Ride Northampton do? RIDE Northampton is a group of likeminded people with a mission to create, improve, preserve and promote mountain biking facilities around Northamptonshire. ## What causes is Ride Northampton registered for? Amateur SportEconomic/community Development/employmentRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ride Northampton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ride Northampton is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ride-northampton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ride Northampton a legitimate charity? Yes. Ride Northampton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1215544) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Ride Northampton's charity number? Ride Northampton's charity number is 1215544. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1215544? Search 1215544 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Ride Northampton do? RIDE Northampton is a group of likeminded people with a mission to create, improve, preserve and promote mountain biking facilities around Northamptonshire. Does Ride Northampton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ride Northampton. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Ride Northampton? Ride Northampton does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1215544).